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Middle East slang
Peace be upon you (a common greeting).
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Middle East
Formality
Informal.
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salam alaikum means Peace be upon you (a common greeting). It is best read as middle east slang associated with Middle East.
"salam alaikum" means Peace be upon you (a common greeting). In Middle East, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
All good?; how are you? (informal greeting, literally "beauty?")
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Whats up?; Hey! (informal greeting).
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